Moving to Albany NY or Seratoga Springs

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Specializes in ED.

My husband took a job in Malta, NY so we will be moving and would like advise on if Albany or Seratoga Springs has better opportunities/wages and how cost of living is? Anyone know wages? I am thinking of working for a travel company so I can see what I like. I have 3 years acute care experience, ACLS abd PALS certified. Do not have a BSN. Any info on the areas would be very helpful!!

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Specializes in Critical Care.

I worked in Poughkeepsie for a while and the starting wages ae between 25-28 at 2 separate, but nearby hospitals. I had a friend who worked at Albany Med, made something in the low 20s, dont know anything else about it tho.

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I checked out the work situation in Saratoga Springs and found there is not much available. It is a small area. You have to go a distance away to nearby cities, sometimes, to find work. Good luck.

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I checked out the work situation in Saratoga Springs and found there is not much available. It is a small area. You have to go a distance away to nearby cities, sometimes, to find work. Good luck.

Guess you are the expert. Thanks for this valuable information.

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Specializes in ED.

Well after hearing this, calling a few hospitals, and seeing what I found online, I am thinking of doing traveling/contract work. Thanks for your imput!

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Specializes in Outpatient/Clinic, ClinDoc.

I live near saratoga springs, but I went to albany for work. Pay in this area is pretty 'meh', but then again I'm originally from california so I am used to higher pay scales. Saratoga Hospital has been sending me postcards about employment in the new ER, if that's an interest of yours.

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Specializes in ED.

Ya ER is my favorite! I'll check into that! Thanks!

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Does anyone happen to know the starting salary for an RN in Saratoga? Thanks!

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